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Unlocking Data Insights In The Sub-national Electricity Market: The Case For Oyo State

For decades, electricity in Nigeria was centralised and controlled by a centralised grid. The 2013 implementation of the power privatisation policy brought with it new hope...

ALP NG & Co

Mobilising Domestic Institutional Capital For Midstream Gas Infrastructure Under Nigeria’s Gas Master Plan 2026

Nigeria's Gas Master Plan 2026 aims to transform the country's energy landscape through strategic midstream gas infrastructure development.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Unlocking Upstream Liquidity: Assessing The Impact Of The CBN's March 2026 FX Circular On IOC Operations

In March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced a significant shift in Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX)...

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Why Domestic Refineries Still Face Crude Shortages: Lessons From The Pia's Domestic Crude Supply Obligation In Q1 2026

The Dangote Refinery reportedly received only about five crude cargoes per month, compared to the estimated 13 required to meet optimal domestic demand, while several modular refineries fared even worse. Some modular plants, including OPAC, reportedly received little or no allocation under the DCSO framework or the naira-for-crude arrangement, leading to low-capacity utilisation and intermittent shutdowns

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Energy Law Digest - Q1 2026

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Nigeria: Ownership Models In Power Sector

GE

G ELIAS

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources April 2026

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Templars

The Conduit Annual Oil And Gas 2025 Review | 2026 Outlook

EA

ENR Advisory

To The Last Drop: How Policy Is Shaping The Battle For Fuel Dominance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Oil And Gas Update 2026: A Strategic Reset For Nigeria's Upstream Sector

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Conduit Annual Mining & Metals 2025 Review | 2026 Outlook

EA

ENR Advisory

The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Establishes 2026 Domestic Base Price And Wholesale Pricing Framework For Natural Gas For The Strategic Sectors

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Analysis Of The Presidential Executive Order To Safeguard Federation Oil And Gas Revenues And Provide Regulatory Clarity, 2026

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AELEX

The Conduit Annual Electricity & Renewables 2025 Review | 2026 Outlook

EA

ENR Advisory

The Electoral Act 2026: Progress, Gaps, And The Legal Landscape For 2027

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update March 2026

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

GS

Goldsmiths Solicitors

ESG Compliance And Sustainability Reporting Under Nigeria's Corporate Governance Framework

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Gone Full Circle - CBN Lifts Restrictions On IOCs' Cash Pooling Arrangements Two Years After Imposing Them

On 25th March, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued a circular titled "Removal of Cash Pooling Requirement for International Oil Companies (IOCs)" (the "2026 Circular")...

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Power Sector Updates 3.0

This update highlights recent regulatory and market developments in Nigeria's power sector, including the proposed establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited...

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Litigation Alert New Federal High Court Practice Directions For NESI Disputes

To facilitate the efficient hearing and determination of Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) disputes, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Tsoho...

Nigeria Litigation

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update March 2026

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has completed the pre-qualification stage of its 2025 Licensing Round and accordingly notified the successful...

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Nigeria’s 2025 Petroleum Regulations: Commercial Impact For Operators

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Templars

CBN Liberalises The Repatriation Of Export Proceeds By International Oil Companies (“IOCs”)

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

The Energy Law Series I

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

The Supreme Court’s Decision In BPE v. Messrs U. Maduka Ent. (Nig.) Ltd: A Day Late And A Dollar Short?

Nigeria Litigation

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

OPL 245 Dispute Settlement: A Milestone In Repositioning Nigeria's Economic Landscape

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Managing Payment Risks In Nigerian Oil And Gas Transactions: Legal Strategies For Upstream Operators And Contractors

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Crude Is Ours. So Why Are Nigerians Paying N1,300 For A Litre Of Petrol?

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Conduit (January & February 2026)

EA

ENR Advisory

POWER TO THE PEOPLE (AND THE STATES): The Independence Of A Regulator In The Sub-national Nigerian Electricity Market

ALP NG & Co

The Limits Of Ministerial Authority Under The Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 (As Amended) – A Brief Review Of Eurafric Energy Limited v. Ministry Of Petroleum Resources & Ors. (FHC/L/CS/628/2021)

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

The Crude Is Ours. So Why Are Nigerians Paying N1,300 For A Litre Of Petrol?

Nigeria's current petrol price crisis is a glaring paradox. As Africa's largest crude oil producer, with daily output approaching 1.5 million barrels, the country finds itself in the grip of a domestic fuel emergency...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Conduit (January & February 2026)

Monthly updates on Nigeria’s petroleum, mining, electricity and renewable energy sectors

EA

ENR Advisory

POWER TO THE PEOPLE (AND THE STATES): The Independence Of A Regulator In The Sub-national Nigerian Electricity Market

Following the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2023 (the "Electricity Act"), and the Fifth Alteration to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry ("NESI") and ultimately, the electricity sector has undergone significant reform.

ALP NG & Co

The Limits Of Ministerial Authority Under The Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 (As Amended) – A Brief Review Of Eurafric Energy Limited v. Ministry Of Petroleum Resources & Ors. (FHC/L/CS/628/2021)

The decision of the Federal High Court in Eurafric Energy Limited v. Ministry of Petroleum Resources & Ors. in suit number FHC/L/CS/628/2021 (the "Eurafric Case") represents one of the most recent substantive judicial examinations of executive authority under the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 (as amended) (the "PIA").

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

The Iran–U.S. Conflict And Nigeria's Energy Outlook: Implications, Strategic Opportunities And Investment Signals In A Volatile Global Market

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News February 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed that it is in advanced discussions with a Chinese petrochemical company over an equity partnership to revive one of its underperforming refineries.

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Nigeria 2025 Petroleum Bid Round: Key Considerations For Bidding Through A Consortium

The Nigeria 2025 Upstream Petroleum Licensing Round is underway and is gaining significant traction as the registration deadline approaches. The bid round offers 50 petroleum prospecting licenses (PPLs) across frontier, onshore, shallow water, and deepwater terrains.

EA

ENR Advisory

Power Sector Updates No. 2: February 2026

This update provides an overview of recent key regulatory and market developments in Nigeria's power sector. Recent developments include continued legislative activity on the Electricity Act (Amendment)...

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Executive Override Or Enforcement? Legal Scrutiny Of The 2026 Petroleum Revenue Order

The Executive Order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 13th February 2026 must be examined within the constitutional framework governing petroleum resources and public revenue.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Takes Charge Of Its Oil Earnings: Duplication Eliminated, Oversight Strengthened, Implementation Key

Syntegral Legal Practice

Winning Or Losing At The Nigerian 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Analysis Of Various Dispute Resolution Mechanism In The Petroleum Industry

Gresyndale Legal

The NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026_ What It Means For Operators Investors And Gas Buyers In Nigeria

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Regulating Nigeria's Midstream And Downstream Sector: The Legal And Operational Mandate Of The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority Under The Petroleum Industry Act, 2021

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Nigeria's Gas Vulnerability: How Seplat's Maintenance Shutdown Affects The Whole Nation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Nigeria Hands Over The $5 Billion African Energy Bank Facility

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Technology Transfer In Nigeria's Oil And Gas Industry: Compliance, Gaps, And Practical Solutions

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

The Nigeria Carbon Market Framework 2025: An Overview

Nigeria Environment

PL

Pavestones Legal

TEMPLARS Transcripts | Energy & Natural Resources: 2025 Year In Review, 2026 Outlook

Worldwide Energy

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Templars

Power Sector Reform Implementation Series (2) : Electricity Consumers Protection Framework

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AELEX

How To Set Up A Free Zone Company In Nigeria

uA

Firmus Advisory

Energy And Infrastructure Sector News Update – January 2026

Worldwide Energy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Stakeholders' Report Energy Sector Oil & Gas

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

New Milestone In Electricity Market Reform: Federal Government Successfully Issues ₦501 Billion Inaugural Power Sector Bond

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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Power Sector Reform Implementation Series EP1 – The Pricing Framework For Interconnected Mini-Grids (Video)

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AELEX

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